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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1923

Page

10

Social Notices From The Plains Residents Visit Friends

Akron resident James Vernon visits sister Mrs. John Christian. Mary Walton of Bailey Run stays with daughter Mrs. Harry Davis. John Dukeman and daughter visit Michael Dukeman family. Frank Bronson and niece visit Pittsburg relatives. Anna Preston assists Mrs. Ray Michaels. Clarence Lattimer guests of William Yeager. John Donaldson moves to eastern Ohio. Earl Srieves to move into Donaldson property. Eric Bennett returns to Detroit after visit with mother Mrs. G. E. Coon. G. E. Coon hosts Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. William Keplar. Mrs. Clark West hosts Tuesday dinner for Vernal Hoisington Eva Channel and children. Rita Townsend and Clayton Conwell of Albany visit Clarence Cooper family. West hosts chicken dinner with guests Mrs. Arthur Finny, Mrs. Elmer Lavely, Mrs. William Keplar, and Mrs. Constance Douglas.

James Vernon Akron John Christian Mary Walton Bailey Run Harry Davis John Dukeman Michael Dukeman Frank Bronson Pittsburg Tanna Preston Ray Michaels Clarence Lattimer William Yeager John Donaldson Ohio Earl Srieves Donaldson Eric Bennett Detroit G. E. Coon William Keplar Clark West Vernal Hoisington Eva Channel Rita Townsend

Mrs W J Johnston Undergoes Operation in Columbus

Glouster Mrs W J Johnston of Jacksonville underwent a successful operation at Grant hospital in Columbus on Wednesday after weeks of illness. Her sister Mrs Richard Shirkey stayed in Columbus with her prior to the procedure while Dr von Scheeler of Jacksonville assisted. Her husband W J Johnston, who lost his right foot to diabetes months ago, is reportedly improving as new treatments show promise.

W. J. Johnston Jacksonville Grant Hospital Columbus Johnston Richard Shirkey von Scheeler

Dulaneys Leave City After 19 Years of Business

F. P. and H. H. Dulaney closed their 19 year company in this city and left Thursday for a new home at 35 Pacement Road in Columbus. Mrs. Dulaney had already moved. Mr. Dulaney and H. H. Dulaney stayed to wrap up affairs.

F. P H. H. Dulaney Columbus Pacement Road

Drury Returns from Cincinnati Pharmacy Board Meeting

W. R. Drury, a member of the state board of pharmacy, has returned from Cincinnati after attending a board meeting.

W. R. Drury Cincinnati State Board of Pharmacy

Morning and Evening Sermon Topics for Christ Sunday

The morning sermon at the crunch of Christ Sunday asks What Is Christianity. The evening service focuses on The Rich Young Ruler and targets a large turnout from young people.

Repairs at Lakeside Park Cottage by Achauer and Hawk

B F Achauer and B W Hawk went to Lakeside Park this morning to repair their cottage there. They will probably remain until Monday evening.

B. F. Achauer B. W. Hawk Lakeside Park

Hunterdon Man En Route to Visit Brother in Loyalhanna Pa

William Shust of Hunterdon is traveling to Loyalhanna Pennsylvania to spend a month as a guest of his brother George Shust Jr. The trip is described as a family visit with travel noted.

William Shust Hunterdon Loyalhanna George Shust Jr

Dokkies Class Graduates Observed by Logan Gathering

Worthy Parker and Isaac Jones Jr. attended a Logan ceremony where a class of the Dokkies received their degrees. The event was staged by a team from Athens lodge with Gailaires Elton Coffman and Will Ferguson in attendance.

Worthy Parker Isaac Jones Jr Gailaires Elton Coffman Will Ferguson Logan Athens Lodge Athens Mombers Odd Fellows Buckeye Harmony Four Logan K. of P.'s Heinie Bach Jake Zimmerman Bakoo Temple No. 28 Columbus Texas Charleston W. Va Detroit Mich Naisonville Order

Hatch closes city office as Corning-Glouster project ends

T. M. Hatch of Sterling Construction, long based in the city while grading and culvert work on part of the Corning-Glouster road in Trimble township, has closed his office as the contract is finished. The firm continues a road project at Ramaxe in Boone County West Virginia that will likely extend into next year.

T. M. Hatch Sterling Construction Company Trimble Township Corning-Glouster Ramaxe Boone County W. Va

In memory of Forest Kovach and family note

In memory of our dear wife and daughter Forest Kovach who died November 2, 1922 the family recalls her loss. Danie Kovak Fletch Murphey Mrs Pearl Murphey express sadness as friends remember her. Mixed dance at Moose Hall Glouster Saturday night with Lawsons Orchestra.

Forest Kovach Danie Kovak Fletch Murphey Pearl Murphey Moose Hall Glouster Lawson

Daughters of Dorcas Host Waist Line Social in Trimble

The Daughters of Dorcas entertained their husbands with a waist line social on Wednesday at Mrs. Frances Miner's Trimble home. Sixty attendees, including guests, enjoyed Halloween decorations, games, and contests followed by lunch. The event featured a waistline payment scheme with Earl FE Johnson paying the most and M. E. Christman the least.

Dorcas Frances Miner Trimble Earl FE. Johnson M. E. Christman

Word to the Wise Mentioning Mayr’s Remedy

A reader recounts aiding his sister in Brewton Alabama using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. He describes her recovery from severe illness after the medicine, claiming it eliminated catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the stomach liver and intestines. The letter cites a money back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists as outlets.

Brewton Alabama Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Relatives Granted Share of Clinton Poston Estate

The estate of the late Clinton L. Poston of Athens is valued at 1 114 669 56 according to a petition to determine inheritance tax filed in Athens county probate court. Inventory valued the estate at 966 622 51 but did not in

Clinton L. Poston Athens Athens County

Trust fund established for six relatives of deceased

The will directs a trust fund valued at 118 047.05 held by Thomas R. and Grace P. Biddle for six relatives. Beneficiaries include Clinton P. Biddle grandson with one half, Mary Poston McKinstry granddaughter five twelfths, Henry T. Poston nephew Mae Poston Robinson niece Edward P. Pendleton nephew and Gertrude P. Howard niece each holding one forty eighth interest.

Clude Thomas R Grace P. Biddle Clinton P. Biddle Mary Poston McKinstry Henry T. Poston Mae Poston Robinson Edward P. Pendleton Gertrude P. Howard

Community Notes From Coolville and Nearby

Coolville residents Mr and Mrs Addison Davis of Barnett visited A C Davis and family from Saturday to Tuesday. Mrs Amy Humphrey began as operator for the dairn Creamery company. Miss Geneva Gears of Nelsonville visited Mrs Cora McBride and friends. Funeral services for Mary Elinor Tucker were held at the M kj church Sunday afternoon. Frank Arnold passed away at his home after a period of ill health.

Addison Davis Barnett A. C. Davis Geneva Gears Nelsonville Mrs Cora McBride Little Mary Elinor Tucker M Kj Frank Arnold Mr. Arnold

Dinner Guests Visit In Coolville Neighborhood

Mrs. John Paynter was the dinner guest of Mrs. Cora McBride on Tuesday. Mrs. G. H. Sands and son Howard of Stewart were business visitors at Coolville Saturday and called at the home of A. B. Sanders.

John Paynter Cora McBride G. H. Sands Howard Stewart Coolville A. B. Sanders

Parkersburg Guests Return Home After Week Visit

Mrs William Moore and daughter Josephine along with Miss Naomi Kincade from Parkersburg spent the week with local relatives before returning home.

William Moore Josephine Naomi Kincade Parkersburg

Paynters Schedule Separate Trips After Friday Departure

Prof. and Mrs. Paynter left Friday morning with Prof. Paynter bound for the teachers' association in Athens and Mrs. Paynter planning a visit to her parents in Harrionville.

Miss Gladys Brooks Leaves For Canal Winchester Home

Miss Gladys Brooks departed Monday for her Canal Winchester home after a week with relatives in this area and Reedsville.

Gladys Brooks Canal Winchester Reedsville

Doctor Return Brightens Coolville Community

The return of Dr. C. B. Harper is welcomed by many friends in Coolville where the town now has three physicians. His family plans to arrive after the school year ends as winter approaches. Dana Dean shows improving health while W. O. Stout and wife host Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Stout and son from Columbus. A. C. Davis and family visited Parkersburg shoppers on Saturday. An Epworth League social at the hall Tuesday night drew a large, pleased crowd.

S. S All Good C. B. Harper Coolville Epworth League Lydia E. Pinkham Baltimore Vinccuer Box North Baltimore Ohio Dandridge Tenn Mrs. Grorcgy Hinchey

Hallowe'en Masquerade Party Hosted by Mrs Gunder

Mrs Laura Gunder entertained a Sunday school class with a masquerade Hallowe en party Saturday evening. Hallowe en games and festive decorations were enjoyed by Mary Belle Bentz Lucy Mae Daugherty Alice Chevalier Mildred Newland Gladys Sheets Gladys Baker Rosa Belle Dunfee Virginia Tanborey Betty Yagala Victoria Harvey Bernice Williams Geraldine Kline Constance Walden Golda Friend and Josephine Wise. Mrs Ella Campbell assisted in entertaining the guests.

Laura Gunder Mary Belle Bentz Lucy Mae Daugherty Alice Chevalier Mildred Newland Gladys Sheets Gladys Baker Rosa Belle Dunfee Virginia Tanborey Betty Yagala Victoria Harvey Bernice Williams Geraldine Kline Constance Walden Golda Friend Josephine Wise Ella Campbell

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Colds and Coughs

An advertising claim for Creomulsion a creosote-based emulsion. The drug is promoted as a universal treatment for chronic coughs colds bronchial issues and lung troubles asserting it soothes heals inflamed membranes attacks the cause in the blood and rebuilds the system. It guarantees satisfaction and offers a money back refund if relief is not achieved.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

First arrest under city permit rule in Athens

Police Chief Parker arrested Fred Wheaton under the new ordinance requiring a permit from the service director to tear up a paved street. Wheaton admitted guilt for tearing up Second Street without permit and paid $5 fine plus $13.30 costs, with $8 of the fine suspended.

Athens Parker Fred Wheaton Wheaton Second Street Williams Gill

Two men found guilty in first county trial under Bender law

Gordon Tolliver and Manuel Fraza were found guilty by a jury in Athens county common pleas court on charges of manufacturing intoxicating liquor. The trial spanned Wednesday and Thursday, with the defense disputing officer testimony and confessions. Witnesses noted a still found near the Iraza home. jurors included Jas Brookins and Charles Brown among others. A separate suit by Terra Haute Brewing against Star Mineral Water Works seeks 1145.68 plus interest for alleged merchandise.

Gordon Tolliver Manuel Fraza Enterprise Nash and Jenkins Athens County Common Pleas Court Bender Common Pleas Court Iraza Fraza Tolliver Traza Jas. Brookins Charles Brown Walter Baird G. M. Romine James Ford Guy Fierce Joe Morris Terra Haute Brewing Company Terra Haute Ind Star Mineral Water Works Company Athens

Beverage Known as C. V. Described as Chiefly Popular

The fragment notes a beverage referred to as C. V. and emphasizes its chiefly popular status among consumers. No further details on origin, ingredients, or context are available in the text.

C. V

Carbon Hill Edges Laurelville In High School Meet

Carbon Hill high school defeated Laurelville 48 to 32 in the annual field and track meet held before a large enthusiastic crowd. Laurelville had won the meet last year.

Carbon Hill, O Carbon Hill Laurelville

Halloween masquerade draws largest crowd of year

In Poston Ohio the Community House hosted a Halloween masquerade with the year's largest turnout. Prizes for best costumes were split between Miss Elsie Rankin and Mrs. Everett Dishong who offered an original witch and beauty themed display. Fortune telling and games entertained attendees while cider and doughnuts were served.

Poston Tarely Elsie Rankin Everett Dishong

Suit Filed Over Railroad Labor Board Regulations

In Philadelphia on November 2 1923 shopcraft workers for the Pennsylvania railroad filed suit in federal court alleging non compliance with railroad labor board regulations. The case was entered by their counsel.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Railroad Labor Board United States District Court

La Follette Appeals for German People on Return

United States Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin urged support for the unfortunate people of Germany upon his return from a three month European tour, speaking in Portland Maine.

Portland Germany United States Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin Europe

Millstreet Worker Struck in Eye at High School Site

Lee Morrison of Millstreet was injured Thursday when a piece of wire struck his eye at the new high school construction. The wire penetrated the outer eye covering but doctors say the injury is not expected to be serious.

Lee Morrison Millstreet

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